EAA Chapter Recognition Program

This program was developed and measured in partnership with EAA’s Chapter Advisory Council and is based on 10 criteria that are consistently found in active and highly engaged chapters. An additional 11th criteria point was included to enable chapters to bring forward a chapter event or program which enhances their chapter by bringing more people to engage with their chapter. Each is worth a point, and there are three levels of recognition: bronze (7 out of 11), silver (8 out of 11), and gold (at least 9 out of 11). Below are the qualifying Chapter Recognition criteria, along with your chapter’s points. A one (1) indicates that your chapter earned credit for the associated criteria. Note: All points based on calendar year 2023.

1. Attends a chapter leadership training session: 1 2. Growing or steady membership: 1 3. Offers IMC or VMC Club programs: 1 4. Participates in Young Eagle or Flying Start programs: 1 5. Has EAA-approved Flight Advisor or Technical Counselor: 1 6. Participates in EAA’s Annual Chapter Member survey: 1 7. Participates in Young Eagles Build and Fly, Young Eagles Workshops, Ray Aviation Scholarship program, or sends a youth to EAA’s Air Academy: 1 8. Requests an EAA ChapterBlast email: 1 9. Hosts at least two public events each year: 1 10.

Owns/leases a facility: 0 11.

Extra credit activity, such as a chapter build project, youth build project, chapter scholarship, a chapter tool crib, IAC competition, etc.: 1 EAA Chapter 430’s 2023 Chapter Recognition total is 10 out of 11.